Shinya (musician)

This article is about the drummer of the band Dir en grey. For the drummer of the band Luna Sea, see Shinya Yamada.
Shinya
Background information
Born (1978-02-24) February 24, 1978
Hirakata, Osaka, Japan
Genres Metal, rock
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, record producer
Instruments Drums
Associated acts Dir En Grey, La:Sadie's, Ruby, Siva, Artificial Angel
Notable instruments
Pearl Drums, Sabian cymbals, Remo roto toms

Shinya (born February 24, 1978 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese musician, best known as the drummer of the metal band Dir En Grey. He has been with the band since its inception in 1997 and was previously a member of La:Sadie's. Shinya has composed a handful of songs for Dir En Grey, his compositions alternating between melodic ("Hotarubi", "Fukai") and upbeat tunes ("Raison Detre", "Umbrella").

Biography

History

Shinya was born on February 24, 1978 in Hirakata, Osaka. In 1995 he helped form and joined La:Sadie's. La:Sadie's disbanded in 1997. Later that year, he joined Dir en grey. In 1999, Dir en grey made their major debut. He has been with the band since its inception.

Influences

CD Albums that have influenced his music:

Equipment

With Dir En Grey, Shinya has used Ludwig, Yamaha and Pearl drums in that order. He has used Istanbul Agop Alchemy cymbals until the mid 2000s when he switched to Sabian cymbals. Pearl also developed his signature model drumsticks.[1] Shinya has also designed his own signature series drumstick with Pearl. The sticks are made of hickory and painted in white.

References

  1. ↑ "Pearl Japan's Webpage on Shinya's Equipment" (in Japanese). Pearl Drums. Retrieved December 22, 2011.

External links

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